In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 10 lost Catholic Lent traditions that once shaped the Church’s penitential season—and why they’re worth reviving today.

00:00 Rediscovering Lent: Forgotten Traditions

02:51 The Evolution of Lenten Practices

05:34 The Hallelujah Burial

08:12 The Stripping of Altars and Veiling of Statues

11:17 Public Penitence

13:59 The Impact of Fasting and Deprivation

16:45 Cultural Reflections on Lent

19:28 The Role of Community in Lenten Observance

24:36 Cultural Practices During Lent

26:34 Exodus 40: A New Lent Program

28:09 Hallow App: Enhancing Lenten Practices

33:12 Exorcisms and Scrutinies

33:44 The Power of the Penitential Psalms

36:27 The Sign of Peace: A Lenten Reflection

38:06 Sundays During Lent: A Day of Reprieve

40:08 Personal Sacrifices: Sharing Lent Experiences

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